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Lesson Plan
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Every Four Years

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A middle school lesson plan that helps students research the history of the qualifications for a president and presidential elections.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: If You Were President

For Students 3rd - 8th
Being the leader of a nation is a tough job. Play this game and find out about some of the important decisons that you would have to make. After you are finished you will get a report on your progress.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Abraham Lincoln's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Remembering the u.s. Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Video, with accompanying lyrics, features a quick mnemonic device for remembering the order of the U.S. presidents and how many terms each president served. Includes quick reference guide to the first ten presidents. [2:06]
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Track the accomplishments of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945 CE) through his four terms in office. He is considered to be one of our greatest presidents. This president "Guided America through its greatest foreign crisis, and, with...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and career of John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), the son of a president, who also served in that office as the 6th President of the United States (1825-1829).
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of James Polk's life including comparisons and contrasts with Andrew Jackson.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has John Adams' biography, a timeline detailing some of the significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has George H. W. Bush's biography, events occurring during his presidency with explanations, an image gallery, a collection of video clips, and more.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Kennedy's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has James Monroe's biography, events in his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Wilson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Martin Van Buren

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Martin van Buren's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Calvin Coolidge

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Calvin Coolidge's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Cleveland's biography, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: James A. Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President James Garfield's biography, significant events in his life, and an image gallery.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President James K. Polk's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has John Quincy Adams' biography detailing his early career, his work as Secretary of State, and his presidency. There is an image gallery and video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John Tyler

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has John Tyler's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: William Mc Kinley

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Hoover's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Zachary Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Zachary Taylor's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of Dwight D. Eisenhower's road to the presidency. Includes historical perspective on his performance.
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Fun Brain

Fun Brain: Who Is That? (u.s. Presidents, Scientists & Mathematicians)

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fun game in which players use clues to identify important figures in history (either U.S. presidents or famous scientists and mathematicians).
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PBS

Pbs: Indian Removal Andrew Jackson's Role

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS shows that Jackson was instrumental in the removal of the Cherokee population from Georgia and Florida. This site discusses his role in that policy. Links to related sites. Bibliography available at "Resource Bank" page.